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“Telling the story with only a few shots, I love that style. It makes you feel like you're part of the action, part of the story. It reminds me of the theater, where one act is basically like one long shot. It almost makes you forget that you're seeing a movie.”

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Vilmos Zsigmond

Vilmos Zsigmond was an accomplished cinematographer, best known for his work on Martin Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver'. His distinctive style and innovative techniques have had a profound impact on the art of cinematography. more

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